Founded by Sensei Leonardo Jones, LEAD Training Institute is a place where children, teens, and adults are empowered to grow through discipline, movement, creativity, and community. Our programs are designed to help individuals build confidence, develop valuable life skills, and discover their potential in a supportive and engaging environment.
meet the instructors
sensei leonardo jones
Sensei Leonardo Jones is a seasoned martial artist with extensive experience in a wide range of disciplines. As a dedicated student and practitioner, he has trained in boxing, jujitsu, judo, kung fu, Extreme Karate, Shotokan Karate, and Goju Ryu Karate. He holds a 1st Dan black belt in Shotokan Karate-do and a 4th Dan black belt in Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate-do. Sensei Jones is an active member of both the Bahamas and Okinawa.
senpai christi culmer
Senpai Christi Culmer is a First Dan Black Belt in Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-do (OGKK). She began training in 2021 through the LEAD Karate Academy Adult Karate Program and has since advanced to teaching karate at nearly 13 schools across the island. Passionate about discipline, confidence, and personal growth, Senpai Christi continues her training as she pursues further advancement in Okinawan Goju-Ryu.
